Las Patronas: The Mexican Women Helping Migrants
Learn about a group of local residents who provide food to migrants traveling through Mexico to the United States.
!["Las Patronas" leader, Norma Romero, gives food to migrants in Las Patronas town, Veracruz State, Mexico.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2018_LasPatronas_FH2169984.jpg?h=fff89ad5&itok=Y1en6HGS)
Overview: What Are Borders?
Consider important questions about borders in the modern world with this article from National Geographic.
![Immigrant women and children wait to enter the bus station.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2018_ImmigrantsinTexas_FH289810.jpg?h=6834cfb5&itok=lxF7ZoED)
Today’s Migrant Flow Is Different
Learn how migration from Central American countries has changed in important ways in recent years.
![Venezuelan citizens wait to receive their temporary residence status at the immigration office in Lima, Peru.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2018_ImmigrationOfficeinLima_FH289808.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=h5QGJSZm)
Demographic Trends Shaping the US and the World in 2018
Get an overview of the Pew Research Center's findings on global migration and immigration as of 2018.
![Immigrant women and children wait to enter the bus station.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/2018_ImmigrantsinTexas_FH289810.jpg?h=6834cfb5&itok=lxF7ZoED)
Unit Overview: Developing Media Literacy for Well-being, Relationships and Democracy
Use this handout to get an overview of the lessons, materials, and activities in this unit.
![A teacher helps students during class.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-08/2020_DSC04333_FH2122257_teaser.jpeg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=QfWGU4nH)
Media Literacy Questions – The 5A Rating
This handout contains a set of questions for students to develop their media literacy skills.
![Uniformed high school students read at their desks.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-06/high_school_student_FH139570.jpg?h=1116cd87&itok=-tavfaVd)
Media Content Examples
This handout contains a selection of media content for analysis using the 5A Rating.
![Two students work on handouts](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2023-03/sedgehillY13-021115-nk-HR-33.jpg?h=4362216e&itok=VlNI0tfs)
Media Consumption: Anticipation Guide
This handout contains an anticipation guide that prompts student reflection on media consumption patterns and choices.
![Picture of student writing.](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2022-11/DSC08552.jpg?h=c9f93661&itok=NwXXQNr8)
The Impact of Stereotypes in the Media
This handout provides an overview of the impact of media consumption.
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Media Representation Examples
Students use this handout to analyse different types of prejudice and discrimination that show up in media.
![Middle school students of Muslim identity](/sites/default/files/styles/dynamic_stack_296_1x/public/2024-02/SL_190523_0820.jpg?h=56d0ca2e&itok=uFUcr3aE)